Maru Sushi & Grill

A friend of mine told me about this sushi place and she spoke so highly of their firecracker shrimp and sushi rolls that I had to check it out myself. From the moment I walked in it was so clean and the atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for the girl who was our waitress was so sweet. The firecracker shrimp was definitely my favorite choice. The sushi rolls are not only tasteful they are arranged beautifully. I almost didn’t want to ruin them 😂. Highly recommend this place. I can’t wait to go back again. And you get to have a dessert for your birthday, which was absolutely divine. I picked chocolate truffle and I can’t find anything negative to say about this place.

Service and place was great! But the food was not as good as it should of been. Ive had waayy better sushi & fried rice back home at Sushi Q on Eureka Rd in Southgate, for less $! This food was not hot/fresh and wacky overpriced. Sushi Q is always hot/fresh, amazing food and is sooo worth its price!

Our server Molly and the chefs were super careful and accommodated my set of allergies to the best A+ level I think I've ever had!! Everything was DELICIOUS, and the creativity and art of their nigori is remarkable! GO EAT THERE!!

I think this place is going down the drain in a hurry. It is nothing like it was a year ago. This was the most trustable sushi place in Grand Rapids I could go for my celiac issues. I went here about a week ago with my wife to have sushi. I asked the waitress explicitly for gluten free and dairy free sushi with no cross contamination (clean utensils, no mixups with other gluten sources, etc) because I have a serious allergy. I explained it to her like explaining it to a toddler who cannot understand complex language. She said "yes we can do it". She bought the sushi and I ate it. Fast forward 2 hours later, my entire night sleep got ruined. I got severe flatulence that ruined my sleep with obnoxious gastritis symptoms due to gluten contamination. The next 2 days I got severe dermatitis on my elbows. I do not know what she fed me that day. But it must have been extra refined gluten. I am never touching this place again with a 10' pole. If I had enough money, I would totally sue this idiots.

Maru serves colorful, flavorful rolls with that POW vibrant sushi look. Patio’s excellent, servers are solid, and it’s the best sushi on the East Side.

The Detroit location was our go-to, so we were bummed when it closed…but the Grand Rapids location is just as good! Beautifully crafted sushi, packed with flavor, and served in an upscale, welcoming atmosphere. So glad we have another location to enjoy!

Love this spot for date night! All of the appetizers are amazing but the crab rangoon dip is definitely a favorite. We always end up ordering multiple of the crouching tiger specialty roll because it is THAT good. The restaurant is typically full on weekends so I would recommend making a reservation, however, typically you can make an online reservation 30 minutes to an hour prior to when you want to eat and they were able to seat us immediately. Service has always been great, but plan on 1 to 2 hours for dinner just because of the time it takes to make each of the rolls. The quality of the food is definitely worth the wait. Best sushi restaurant in Grand Rapids hands down!

My husband and I went here on a Monday evening and it was lovely! My husband got a specialty roll and I got Salmon nigiri and gyoza. The sushi was good quality and flavorful. They also had some speciality lemonades and I tried the Mango flavor. It was delicious! Our waitress was kind and answered all our questions. Our food took about 25 minutes to come out which was a downside to our experience but overall we had a great time. We sat outside on their deck which was nice. I would recommend this place to anyone in GR!

Excellent food! Honey shrimp Gyoza Crouching tiger Madagascar roll Lemonchello cake 10/10

Incredible place with great flavor! They seated us right away on a Friday night without reservations and didn't rush us when we stayed late. Definitely coming back. A star was knocked off (seriously not a big deal) because the crab rangoon dip needs more deep fried chips with how much dip you get. They served it right away but we stared at this delicious dip with not enough chips for far too long! A bit dramatic but it was torture because it was that good.

According to the Google machine, the last time I visited was 11 years ago- and I wasn't impressed honestly. Came back many years later to try it again for our anniversary- knowing this is a more expensive sushi place that for us is more of a special occasion place than others. We were impressed and my opinion definitely changed! Staff were attentive and welcoming. We ordered the honey garlic shrimp appetizer which was light and crispy with really tasty sauce. We took advantage of their "Maru Monday" promotion- repost their Facebook post to enjoy 2 signature rolls for $30 (a savings of around $10 at least it seems). The rolls we got were great- well made, interesting combinations (one had kimchi in it!) And not too big you could hardly eat it. We enjoyed the chocolate truffle dessert- it was small but rich and perfect for a post meal sweet treat. I also appreciated that they had a mocktail menu that was more than 2 things and seemed thoughtfully chosen- i had the strawberry basil drink and it was refreshing. Parking was easy- next to Vivant.

I've been going to Maru Sushi for over ten years and have never been disappointed. Nestled in cozy east town, I recommend making a reservation before you visit this popular sushi restaurant. While the Nirvana roll is my all time favorite, the menu has plenty of delish items for those who might be wary of sushi

It's been years, but we made it out for a double date here. We had a 6p reservation for Saturday night and good thing because it was hopping! After finding street parking, we were seated at a booth sharing a window with their outdoor enclosure. Their specials sign caught my eye because of the words OMAKASE sashimi. Run (ok, walk because snow) now! There's blue fin tuna and it was butter! Scallop sashimi - amazing (my favorite sashimi). Also, our server, Kayla was great - efficient and friendly!

Food was excellent, service on point, not too loud, but bustling enough to know you're in a great spot. I'm not a fish eater and was very pleased with the "bougie veggie" roll and gyoza. My husband enjoyed his spicy salmon roll.

My go to sushi spot! Food is always excellent love the atmosphere, super friendly staff overall love this place!

Maru consistently oscillates between my favorite and least favorite sushi restaurant in GR. On good days, it's got the best and most innovative sushi in town. Sure, it's not super "authentic" per say, but the flavor combinations are sure to deliver in delicious and unexpected ways. The setting is very cute and upscale, and the servers are usually quite charming (she gave us a free desert since we were celebrating!). On it's bad days however, Maru is a nightmare. I attended last night with my mother and girlfriend and we waited OVER AN HOUR AND A HALF for our food to arrive. Thank the lord we ordered appetizers, because if not, I might've jumped behind the sushi counter and whipped up a California roll just to stave off starvation. This is almost certainly a result of the current state of the restaurant industry and understaffing, so I don't necessarily fault the chefs or servers for this issue, but it was a glaring inconvenience nonetheless. Additionally, it feels a tad overpriced. Like, come on. You're gonna charge me $10 for a few ounces of steamed and salted edamame? I can get a pound of this stuff for three bucks at Meijer. Or like, $20 bucks for a few pieces of sashimi? Unless that fish was caught day-of and blessed by Buddha, there is no world where those prices should be considered reasonable. If you're not strapped for time or cash, you're sure to love Maru. But if you want a great sushi experience at a great price, there are other options in town.

I haven't been to a Maru since undergrad but it was nice that the quality remained the same. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. They had a local author's children's book at the front for purchase via PayPal or Venmo. The author wasn't there but she signed them all and of course I got one for my little babe. We split a roll and the lunch hibachi. Price point was great for what we got. We didn't love their fried rice with the corn in it nor the mushrooms in the veggie medley however everything else was great. Seasonal cocktail was also tasty. I would pop by again when on cherry and craving a roll or gyoza.

Delicious, beautifully prepared sushi. Probably the best I have ever had! Nice wine selection with a Sauvignon blanc I've never had or seen before that was amazing. Service was top notch and we had a great experience

Came here for dinner and it was great! Had the Gyoza and Edamame as appetizers, both were very good! Gyoza were probably best I have had. Then got spicy tuna roll and specialty roll. Both good. Try the teas, they have several hot teas! Orange was interesting and good. Finish off with vanilla bean cheesecake.

Over the holidays, Maru ran a gift card deal so I ended up buying one. Nate and I stopped in for dinner recently and had a good experience. We ordered the crabby mushrooms, which I've heard rave reviews of for years, one of the feature rolls (K-pop), the crunchy crab roll, and the Cosmo roll. Our server was super friendly and bubbly. We were seated on the patio, which is enclosed and heated in the winter. It was actually very toasty and cozy out there, which was nice. The crabby mushrooms were good, but not mind-blowing. They were sort of lacking in flavor for me, but the crunch of the fried exterior was nice. Our rolls were great - I really liked the crunchy crab roll with the inari strips on top. We also both enjoyed the K-pop roll with the kimchi. Maru is a nice spot for date night, but I have found in the past that a lot of their rolls taste similar due to the use of many of the same ingredients. The sushi is good quality and I usually stick to their rolls since I find their sashimi to be super expensive. I don't mind stopping by Maru once in a while but prefer some other sushi spots a bit more.

Food is good, menu kinda like a fusion Japanese/Korean restaurant. Very cool vibe to chill and enjoy your food. Aesthetically everything are great. Cost wise, their sushi is like $2-3 more than average. Does it worth the extra cost because it is picture worthy, it is up to you. I don't think so. If you want the best bang for your buck, order their rice dishes. For average appetite, you order two signature rolls, that's almost $40.

We've dined here many times and the rolls and sashimi are tremendous. Great patio too for nice weather dining. Highly recommended

Super sweet staff, greeted me happily with a smile. Made a lunch reservation just in case they were busy, but there were plenty of open tables. Nice patio to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. Server Sam was quick, attentive and kind. Food came out fast and it was fantastic. The pick two option was great and not overpriced... you get a lot of food for the money. One signature roll & one regular, plus soup... I left with two takeout boxes. Really enjoyed my experience here and definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed my first trip to Maru! We have been trying out the local sushi restaurants and this one is definitely in the running for the top! It's a cute vibe inside, I would say upscale casual on a Friday night but definitely not fancy. The rolls were a little higher priced but they are larger. We had excellent service and a fun night out. Definitely will be back.

The shrimp tempura is amazing. Other than that this place has gone way down hill. Horrible service, small portions, long wait times, overpriced, etc. such a bummer. This place use to be great.

My favorite place to get sushi in the Grand Rapids area. Not only for the chill atmosphere and always lovely staff, but they have the best sushi in this area. PERIODT. My favorite lately is the soy joy or spicy salmon!!! You can dress up or down when enjoying lunch / dinner. We come here for every occasion, dates, birthdays, with friends or just a random week night. It's always our number one spot to eat at!

Absolutely amazing sushi! Our server, Anna, was incredible... she recommended the Chef's Platter and it literally changed my life. So much food, amazing presentation, great variety, it was literally all so awesome. The patio is great and the drinks were fab, too. Such a vibe!

One of the better sushi restaurants in Grand Rapids, the nigiri was great but the sushi rolls were just okay. The service was good, but the wait for food was terrible.

Took a trip to Grand Rapids to visit my boyfriend over the weekend. We'd never tried this place before so we decided to give it a go. It was a small restaurant and virtually empty. The servers were kind of stale with the service and the food was severely underwhelming. There are better places in GR for sushi/sashimi or any Asian cuisine with way better prices.

I definitely recommend! We ended up here on a spontaneous date; it was great! We sat at the bar and were recommended a few options including the chef's roll. We chose the chefs roll, which is custom made to some noted preferences as well as what sounds good to the chef that day. It was $27 and we split that. It was fantastic! We have talked about planning to do this again soon.

Does anyone know if this restraunt auto charges a 20 percent gratuity ? Does anyone know if Tuesday are discount days? Joe Biden is killing me with inflation

Normally I'll get maru for takeout, as they have some of my favorite specialty rolls and it's consistent quality between the various locations. However, I would not recommend dining in. Usually lunch service is a little quicker at most restaurants I would say. We stopped in today at around 2:20pm and didn't leave until 4pm... It took 20+ minutes from sitting down to get 1 drink, and to get our appetizer order in. Mind you, the restaurant was not busy by any standard. Then from receiving the app we ordered 2 sushi rolls and the teriyaki chicken hibachi, and it took 40+ minutes to receive the sushi & entree. Then our server was MIA when we wanted to get some to-go containers and the bill. Honestly a pretty disappointing experience for a $100 bill at the end of it. If you're going to charge $$$, the service experience needs to match. Maru needs to lower their prices and hire more staff because for the money & the time spent there, the service is definitely not up to par. I'll stick to takeout, but will probably be trying other spots instead.

The lunch here was great! The crunchy scrimp role was amazing for someone that has never tried sushi before. The appetizer price for gyoza ($6) was unbeatable. The only issue was our food was super delayed as I believe the server was in training and missed to bring our order when it was prepared. Overall, I'd go back and eat here again!

HAPPY HOUR! Maru on cherry street has happy hour till 5pm. The chicken gyoza are only $5 and are delicious! The crouching tiger roll had a generous amount of pieces per roll and had a really nice crunch with the tempura shrimp. The menu has a lot to offer but not too much that it's overwhelming. My friend got the sexy bacon roll and she said it was amazing. The restaurant was 3/4 full but wasn't too loud. Also Service was fantastic! Would 100% recommend!

The service has definitely dropped off over the past few years and the rolls that we had last time left us "meh."

Maru Sushi is one of my favorite sushi spots in the area! I love the atmosphere inside the restaurant, and the outdoor patio in the summer. I got both the sparkling rose and more dry rose and it was a great wine to add to the sushi in the summer. My go-to sushi is the crouching tiger with the tempura shrimp... it is amazing!!!! However, my husband ordered the sexy bacon and may I dare say that I might have liked that sushi roll even more! The edamame is a nice appetizer to hold you over until the sushi arrives too! It it more on the expensive side for drinks, sushi, etc... but it is definitely worth the money... or check out their happy hour for discounted sushi rolls. Make a reservation ahead of time because this place is always busy!

Marude. Honestly I've been to quite a few sushi restaurants and their service is painfully slow compared to basically anywhere else on the planet. And they know it. But I didn't know it. And now I'm pissed. Hurricane level 1 activated. But great news. While I wait I'm melting because the heat is so high on the porch lol it's Florida. Ok food pretty good. Service - don't make me say it. Ok she's a bitch. I said it. And I'd say it again. But give it a try! Just try to stay away from miss puss face

First time here. It was a great experience. The hostess was very friendly. She explained to me that it's best to have a reservation for this place on the weekends and was still able to get us a seat. The waitress was really nice and very friendly. Did an amazing job. The environment is very friendly, the place is big enough for a crowd and even though it's kind of tight the loudness from everyone wasn't annoying but perfect. I asked a question about a roll, and the chef overheard and helped me out with a perfect answer. My fiance and I really enjoyed the rolls and the drinks. We will definitely be back for more.

I need to take a moment and explain how extraordinary this restaurant is. The sushi is artistically decorated to perfected standards. I ordered the Crouching Tiger and the Crab Rangoon dip w/ chips. The staff is very friendly and very timely. It's easy to see why they are so busy. The wait time was a bit longer but it was a complete full house. As a result, the manager instructed my server to take off the charge of my appetizer. This isn't just any restaurant. It is an experience in of itself and an absolute staple of an amazing city. 5/5 stars.

Maru sushi is where I discovered my sushi obsession. Since then, it has been hard to measure from other sushi places. The ambiance at the Cherry St. location and Bridge St. in Grand Rapids is different. So each one feels like a different place you are going with the same quality of sushi! It can be a bit on the expensive side but worth it if you are wanting quality food.

We've enjoyed Maru for years. The quality, the presentation, the creative assortment of sushi choices. It's also been our go-to for Hibachi. For a long time, we enjoyed the mouthwatering tenderloin. Within the last year, they discontinued tenderloin and began serving ribeye, with far last taste and tenderness. Yet, they've now transitioned exclusively to Hibachi with chicken. And not a tender breast of chicken, but cheap and chewy chicken thigh. After giving it a second try, I'm done. And sadly, this will impact how often our family either enjoys as a meal at Maru or orders takeout. I've come to expect quality from Maru. I'm hopeful they'll revisit their Hibachi soon.

All of our food was delicious. They accommodated our large table after a graduation ceremony well. Our server was awesome, wish I could remember his name. We tried the crab rangoon dip (10/10) fried potatoes (9/10) and honey garlic shrimp appetizers (10/10) all amazing. Older adults in the group who don't like sushi tried the sliders, and teriyaki chicken and enjoyed their meals, not a bite leftover. My sisters and I split some sushi rolls, including the kpop roll which has kimchi in it. Very interesting and very good, loved the textures in it from the kimchi. Also had the crouching tiger which was amazing and the nirvana, one other that had a green goddess sauce that was super tasty. All the rolls were delicious. Pricier but definitely worth the spend..also super nice atmosphere.

I have been dining here for years, always great and fresh. The last two times, not so much. I got a cosmo roll with tuna which was great, and 2 tuna nigiri, and two yellow tail nigiri. I had to spit the nigiri out. Definitely not good tuna, and not the same as the buttery soft tuna they used on my cosmo roll. Both times they were tough, where I couldn't bite through them, like a line of hard fat that wouldn't break apart when chewing. Absolutely disgusting. Had better tuna at meijer or the cheap sushi places. I don't know if they use different tuna for nigiri vs regular rolls, or just bought a cheaper tuna all together. First time, maybe I got a bad piece, the second time, I knew that they were serving non sushi quality fish. I will not be back because of this. Too much money for low quality, super tough, tuna. The Yellow tail was okay but also seems to be declining in quality.

An excellent sushi place in GR! Such great quality, delicious. Always a place we bring our friends who are new to town. 9/10!!

Take out order only, but everything was fantastic! I ordered the crouching Tiger setting other reviews and it lived up to the hype, even with a takeout order. Also got the cosmos with tuna and it was equally as tasty. My party all enjoyed theirs as well as no one wanted to share or let me take a bite so not as many to review. The size of the rolls was a bit bigger than average too so 2 rolls is probably sufficient for most, or 3 if you're really hungry or in crush mode or just want some leftovers.

SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 5 When I had just moved here everyone told me that this was the best sushi in town. Quite honestly it was as everyone had said. The quality, and taste is 5 star. If you read others reviews you will get some upset people that seem to follow a common complaint which is service. If you pay attention you can see why, and you should prepare yourself for slower service at certain times. The restaurant is quite large and their sushi bar is very small. When this place is packed you should expect a wait for a table and a delay on your food order. Oh, this place is always packed, and for a good reason. We went in at 8 and this place was packed and there was 4 people waiting to get a table. We got lucky and there was 2 seats at the bar so we didn't have to wait. Our server was amazing, and was on top of everything. We started with 2 Sapporo's which is a must for sushi! The other sushi spots I've been to don't serve alcohol. The overall experience couldn't have been any better. This little corner of restaurants is 5 star. For dinner I ordered the soy joy and the Madagascar. Both extremely delicious. The Madagascar was my favorite but that's because I like spicy. This roll has a sauce called burn sauce and it was amazing. Very tasteful with a nice punch of heat. For dessert we got the triple mochi plate. I didn't take a picture of it but it was very beautifully displayed. I have no complaints about it because it was delicious but it has so much ice cream in the middle that we couldn't finish it. I think a single small scoop would be much better. Not only for the customer but also for profits since you will be using about 1/4 of the ice cream.

Mediocre. The fried tofu was amazing, but our server didn't check on us once and got our order wrong (no way to correct it bc we didn't see them again until we were brought the check). Sushi was meh and poorly rolled for the price.

Maru has always been a favorite of mine for sushi! I love the teriyaki tofu appetizer and also tried the crab rangoon dip last time I was there and enjoyed it SO much! We were lucky enough to get a table outside immediately, but normally I would plan on waiting because it's busy weekend nights. Loved our server and all the food we ate! Definitely recommend:)

Pre and post-COVID, Maru was and is my favorite sushi spot in GR. From amazing service to high quality food, Maru never fails to hit the right spot! Signature rolls I recommend: Cosmo, Crouching Tiger, and Madagascar for a kick The sashimi is so buttery and fresh! I also always get the fried gyoza - they don't fry them like they used to but still so good. The only thing I wish Maru would do is dinner combos or platters. Since the demand went down due to COVID, they don't do those anymore. Parking is on the street which is free on the weekends. If there's a wait, there's plenty to see on the strip! (boutiques, tattoo parlor, winery, macaron shop, book store, and more) Dine-in is available only after 4pm!

Fun and yummy dining experience. First, Grand Rapids is a cool city. Visited to do a bunch of meetings but on our time off, we stopped by Maru Sushi for dinner. Had little expectation but it knocked it out of the park. Miso soup was light but it appeared to made with white miso which is not as tasty but still very good. As for the sushi and rolls themselves, we ordered the Sexy Bacon and Ocean's Eleven roll. But were spectacular and full rolls. Never had a bacon roll but it was light, crispy, and full of flavor. The Ocean's eleven roll was excellent too. Fish tasted fresh with a bunch of flavor too. We started with the calamari which was crispy and not over fried. We also ordered fried udon noodles with chicken. Also good. All the rolls were made by a female sushi chef. First time I have seen a female sushi chef. She hit it out of the park. Highly recommend

Absolutely stunning quality, flavor, and presentation. It is a smidge on the pricier side, but very good. Staff were wonderful. I would recommend calling ahead for reservations. We weren't allowed to order drinks at the bar while waiting -it was for diners only.

Maru is "pricy" but it's so worth it! Personally I think the prices at Maru are spot on with their quality. I've dined at Maru quite a few times, during in both the lunch and dinner hours. Their service is incredible and is very consistent. You'll find their sushi rolls are well prepared and and generously filled with fresh ingredients. Their appetizers are fun and there's a bit of variety there too. I would like to see a little more "flare" with their rolls. Perhaps some more spicy or savory options. Their other dinner options are very good. The hibachi is packed with flavor. With the veggies alone your mouth will water! When I want a nice evening out, Maru is a great option, but to be honest if I want to pig out and have lots of rolls, I prefer Jacku. Will I return, oh yes, it's a great place, but over a short time, you'll get through the menu rather quickly. SYOY!

The food is amazing! It's in the more expensive side but you get what you pay for. Great service and the layout is nice because there are both inside and outside options and it's in a cute neighborhood.

Great food! Had to wait about 10 minutes for our server (Bri) to greet us but she comped our appetizer after explaining that there was a miscommunication about which server was supposed to take our table (we were outside on a rainy chilly night so each table had a different server) Bri was very friendly and knowledgeable and ensured we were well taken care of. We would highly recommend!

Sometimes slow service. Great location. Good sushi. Neat part of Eastown, with lots of fun right on the same block.

News flash, Maru. Not all of us drink alcohol. Put pop back on your menu. That's just plain ridiculous.

Went here for dinner on a Sunday night with my husband and 8mo daughter. Overall it was good! Knocked off 1 star bc service was slow, but I mean, everywhere is short-staffed, and the waitstaff was pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. Dinner: we ordered the cosmo signature roll, a chicken hibachi entree, and a pumpkin creme brûlée for dessert. We shared everything and it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. The hibachi dish was mediocre--chicken was a bit dry--but the sushi was delicious! We should have gotten two rolls of sushi instead of the hibachi. The pumpkin creme brûlée was a seasonal dessert, and was served with walnuts & dried cranberries on top. Tasted like thanksgiving! I wouldn't say we are sushi connoisseurs by any means, but our table neighbors told us this is their top favorite place for sushi in Grand Rapids. Logistics: we placed a reservation online ahead of time. Definitely glad we did, bc it was hopping already at 5:15! There is a parking lot for free parking around the back of the restaurant and we were able to easily find a spot there. They did provide a high chair for our kiddo, and even brought her a kiddie cup of water to go along with her baby food. Would definitely come back again if we are in the area!